Scouting History
Basic Knotting
Basic First Aid
Scouting Knowledge
Trick Questions
100

What is the Scout Motto?

Be Prepared

100

What basic part of a rope is formed when crossing two rope over each other?

A loop

100

What should you check for when you first arrive at an emergency?

Check for Dangers

100

Name the districts within The Scout Association of Malta.

Gozo, North, Central, South

100

Some months have 31 days, and other months have 30. How many months have 28 days?

Twelve

200

Where was the island that B-P took the patrols from London?

Brownsea Island

200

What is the part of the rope called which is not used during the tying of a knot?

Standing Part

200

What do the letters CPR stand for?

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

200

What is the Cub Scout Programme based on?

The Jungle Book

200

If you had one match, and entered a completely dark room where there was an oil lamp, an oil heater, and some kindling wood which would you light first?

You would light the match first.

300

In what year was Scouting founded in Malta?

(24th January) 1908

300

Name 5 essential scouting knots?

Thumb Knot, Clove Hitch, Sheet Band, Reef Knots, Bowline, Figure of Eight, Sheep Shank, Round Turn and Two Half Hitches, Fisherman's Knot

300

Mention 3 different types of burns?

Dry heat, Wet heat, Electricity, Chemicals, Blast, Cold

300

What is the first Scout Law?

A Scout's Honour is to be Trusted

300

A man built a house with 4 sides, it is rectangular with all sides facing south, along walks a bear, what colour is it?

White - the house is built on the north pole

400

What is the full name of the founder of the Scouting Movement?

Robert Stephenson Smyth Bade Powell

400

What knot do you use to tie 2 pieces of rope that are different widths together?

Sheet Bend

400

How many chest compressions do you do before mouth to mouth?

30

400

What is the last thing you should check before leaving a cookout?

Leave the place in a better state than you found it.

400

If you take two apples away from three apples, how many apples do you have?

2

500

What is the St. George Cross and what does it represent?

Given for gallantry shown during World War 2

500

What is the knot you use at the beginning and end of a lashing?

Clove Hitch

500

Mention 5 items you should keep in your first aid kit.

Gloves, plasters, bandages, triangular bandage, dressings, tape, antiseptic wipes, sterile saline solution, scissors, tweezers.

500

On a topographic map, what do contour lines represent?

Changes in altitude of land from seawater

500

There are 5 sisters in the room: Ann is reading a book, Margaret is cooking, Kate is playing chess, Marie is doing laundry. What is the fifth sister doing?

She's playing chess with Kate.